SOLUTION: find the general solution for the equation 2sin^2x-sinx=1. Answer in radians.

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Question 1053772: find the general solution for the equation 2sin^2x-sinx=1. Answer in radians.
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find the general solution for the equation 2sin^2x-sinx=1. Answer in radians.
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2sin^2(x) - sin(x) - 1 = 0
Factor::
(2sin(x)+1)(sin(x)-1) = 0
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sin(x) = -1/2 implies x = 6/5(pi) or x = (11/6)pi
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sin(x) = 1 implies x = (1/2)pi
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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